Diesel generator sets medium exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of diesel generator sets medium by Lebanon reached $46.3 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $45.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $22.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 690 t |
Where Lebanon exports diesel generator sets medium to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (34%), Egypt (7%), Ukraine (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+360% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $15.8M | 34% |
| Egypt | $3.4M | 7.4% |
| Ukraine | $3.2M | 6.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.9M | 6.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $2.7M | 5.9% |
| Guinea | $2.0M | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 3.6% |
| Ghana | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| Kuwait | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| Liberia | $1.1M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.36 per kg, close to the world average of $7.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets medium imports to Lebanon
Imports of diesel generator sets medium by Lebanon reached $1.8 million in 2024 (219 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Morocco (26%), Germany (23%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $481K | 26% |
| Germany | $427K | 23% |
| China | $358K | 19% |
| Italy | $158K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $110K | 6% |
| Spain | $78K | 4.2% |
| Portugal | $66K | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $48K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon diesel generator sets medium exports (HS 8502.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8502.12: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets medium exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported diesel generator sets medium worth $46.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 137 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy diesel generator sets medium from Lebanon?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by Egypt (7%) and Ukraine (7%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average export price of diesel generator sets medium per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.36 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $7.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of diesel generator sets medium from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $46.3 million in 2024, an increase of 685%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does Lebanon also import diesel generator sets medium?
Yes. Lebanon imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, Germany and China. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $44.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets medium?
The HS code for diesel generator sets medium is subheading 8502.12. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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